A Stormy Landscape

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, kb. 1725

The image depicts a rural landscape with figures and animals close to us, a cluster of trees leaning towards the right, and a thatched roof house in the distance. The horizon line is low, showcasing distant hills and trees under a dramatic sky. The brushwork is dynamic, capturing movement, notably in the wind-swept trees. The color palette features earthy tones and cooler hues dominating the sky. A church spire slightly punctures the skyline to the right, amid swirling clouds and wildlife, enhancing the depth and activity within the scene.
Művész
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
Datálás
kb. 1725
Műfaj
Rajz
Technika
gouache on kidskin backed with paper
Méretek
overall (approximate): 30,6 × 44,3 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

The image depicts a rural landscape with figures and animals close to us, a cluster of trees leaning towards the right, and a thatched roof house in the distance. The horizon line is low, showcasing distant hills and trees under a dramatic sky. The brushwork is dynamic, capturing movement, notably in the wind-swept trees. The color palette features earthy tones and cooler hues dominating the sky. A church spire slightly punctures the skyline to the right, amid swirling clouds and wildlife, enhancing the depth and activity within the scene.

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747